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K289 LCA

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,172 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,172 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,443 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 76,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,904 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,769 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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K289 LCA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K289 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K289 LCA registered?

K289 LCA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K289 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 LCA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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